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- 1/5/2022
Ontario hospitals urge pregnant people to get vaccine, cite infant COVID admissions
All infants admitted to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa had unvaccinated mothers. - 1/5/2022
Omicron variant may offer an 'immune dividend' and blood tests show waning immunity across all age groups: Immunity Task Force
Scientists on the task force are now analyzing the extent of immunity offered by Omicron, as well as "memory of immune protection'' in the cells which can kick in with future COVID-19 infections. - 1/5/2022
A closer look: Physicians relieve stress through deep examinations of fine art through AGO events
Dr. Hyewon Hyun, radiologist and nuclear medicine physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston—with a personal interest in art—realized there were similarities between her examinations of medical imaging and fine art. - 1/4/2022
B.C.'s Dr. Henry says employers should plan now for lots of sick workers
Dr. Bonnie Henry said Tuesday that private companies, schools and healthcare sites must all prepare for a wave of illness by reinforcing safety protocols like physical distancing to protect as many people as possible. - 1/4/2022
A national license In Canada: Two medical professionals tell us why it matters
Dr. Stephen Cashman and nurse Marianne LeBlond have practiced medicine in over ten combined places across the country, we hear from them to understand the struggles and complications in relocating in terms of licensure. - 1/4/2022
How I got started working with Saskatchewan’s trans and gender diverse community
I didn’t learn about hormone therapy in medical school or residency. And suddenly I had a patient before me who needed me to act as her endocrinologist because otherwise she’d need to wait another year. - 1/4/2022
Pharmacists help patients succeed in kicking the habit
Chris Oliveiro wants to help people kick the tobacco habit. His efforts aren’t going up in smoke. “Yes, we are making an impact,” says the pharmacist/owner of Springdale Pharmacy in Brampton, Ont. - 1/4/2022
A Canada-wide look at the latest COVID-19 developments
There's a deluge of COVID-19-related news this week, so we're keeping it brief with highlights from different provinces. - 1/4/2022
Practising self care for physicians
Dr. Ginevra Mills, a reproductive specialist, tells us why self care matters particularly for physicians compared to other professions.